Grandad, Arley Mine 1948
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My grandad drove the first diesel locomotive down Nook 4, Arley Coal Mine, Lancashire in 1948. This is my first charcoal and I hope I have done him proud. He was 4 ft 10 in with a massive personality. Despite being exempt as a miner he served in the war. Like many others, he never discussed his experiences there. To me, he was my hero in so many ways.
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Dawn Halliwell
I started painting in Jan 2016 after the death of my youngest sister. I found it great therapy and still do! I love experimenting with different techniques and media. I mainly work in pastel or oils for pet portraits, but I also enjoy doing ink portraits with the odd landscape thrown in for good…
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